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framework of the existing ground sign on the property to install signage supporting The COR and to help guide visitors into the development. The subject property is zoned H -1. Signs can be 100 square feet and 25 feet tall — billboards are not permitted. What's being proposed is to use the existing framework and add an architectural cap, which would add two feet. The height would be 25 feet so it conforms to the height guidelines. It would be 98 square feet and some rehab work would be completed so the framework matches The COR logo. This sign would direct attention to businesses and/or attractions offered off -site so by definition it would be considered a billboard. Therefore, if Council approves this request, it would need to be contingent on approval by MnDOT for an off - premise sign along a state highway. Ms. Miller offered that the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding this request and no verbal or written comments were submitted and the Planning Commission recommended approval. Motion by Mayor Ramsey and seconded by Councilmember McGlone to adopt Resolution #10- 09 -219 adopting Findings of Fact #0876 relating to the City of Ramsey HRA's request for an interim use permit to deviate from sign restrictions established in City Code. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone, Dehen, Look and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Elvig and Jeffrey. Motion by Mayor Ramsey and seconded by Councilmember McGlone to adopt Resolution #10- 09 -220 approving the City of Ramsey HRA's request to deviate from sign restrictions at 7157 Highway #190 NW and declaring terms of same contingent upon approval by MnDOT for an off - premises sign. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone, Dehen, Look and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Elvig and Jeffrey. 7.03 Request for an Interim Use Permit to Exceed Sign Restrictions on the Property Located at 14550 Armstrong Boulevard NW; Case of City of Ramsey HRA Planning Manager Miller stated that the City received an application from the HRA for an IUP to deviate from the size and location requirements of permanent signs, utilizing the framework of an existing ground sign on the property located at 14550 Armstrong Boulevard. This property was formally the Oasis Market site and is now owned by the City. HRA's request is to install signage supporting The COR and to help guide visitors into the development. Ms. Miller reported that in accordance with City Code, all variations to the sign regulations are to be processed with the CUP application; however, with potential amendments to the sign regulations, both with The COR and in general, in the future, the IUP process seemed more appropriate. The subject property is zoned TC -2. Within this zoning district, the gross surface area of ground signs is restricted to 100 square feet for each exposed face and shall not exceed an aggregate gross surface area of 200 square feet. The height of ground signs in this area is limited to six feet. Additionally billboard type signs are prohibited in this area as well. The existing framework is about 22 feet high. The area of the proposed new lexon pane signage is approximately 90 square feet. The proposal indicates that some rehab work would be completed so that the framework matches The COR logo. Overall, the square footage of the sign would be compliant and the height is considered compliant due to the lawful non - conforming designation; City Council / September 28, 2010 Page 11 of 16